Local Plans

What is a Local Plan?

• What is a Local Plan?
• Why are they important?
• What do they look like?

How is a Local Plan prepared?

• What is the context for Local Plan preparation?
• Does a Local Plan require a sustainability appraisal?
• What is the role of the National Planning Policy Framework?

How do I get involved?

• When should you get involved?
• How do you submit formal representations?

How are Local Plans examined?

• How are they examined?
• What is the process?
• Making a case
• Attending the examination
• What happens after the examination?
• What happens after a Plan is found sound?

Examination process and planning applications

• What effect does the examination process have on pending planning applications?

Local Plans and neighbourhood plans

• How does a Neighbourhood Plan fit in with the Local Plan?
• Further information on Neighbourhood Planning